SC Cancels Bail of 'Bahubali' MLA Anant Singh in Brutal Murder Case
The Supreme Court cancels bail for Mokama MLA Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, ordering him to surrender by December 1.
In a massive legal blow to Bihar's notorious "Bahubali" politician, the Supreme Court of India has cancelled the bail previously granted to Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh. The top court's decision pertains to the high-profile murder case of his political rival and regional strongman, Dularchand Yadav.
A division bench consisting of Justices MM Sundresh and PV Varale has issued a strict directive for Anant Singh to surrender to the authorities on or before December 1. The Supreme Court noted that the Patna High Court had erred in granting bail, failing to properly consider the extreme gravity of the crime and Singh's extensive history of criminal activities.
The Gruesome Details of the Crime
The case dates back to October 30, 2025, during a period of intense election campaigning in Mokama Tal. Dularchand Yadav, who was supporting Jan Suraaj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, became embroiled in a violent clash with Anant Singh's convoy.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Ghoswari police station, the attack was brutal. It is alleged that Anant Singh and his associates dragged Yadav out of his vehicle, shot him in the leg, and physically assaulted him. The horror culminated when the attackers allegedly ran over Yadav with an SUV.
While Anant Singh claimed the event was a political conspiracy and alleged that Jan Suraaj supporters initiated the attack on his convoy, he was arrested by the Bihar Police on November 1, 2025, and imprisoned in Beur Central Jail.
A Rollercoaster of Legal and Political Wins
Despite his incarceration, Anant Singh's influence remained potent, as he managed to win the Mokama Assembly seat while still behind bars, contesting on a JD(U) ticket. He eventually walked free on March 19, 2026, after the Patna High Court granted him bail.
However, this freedom was challenged in October 2026 by Neeraj Kumar, the grandson of the deceased Dularchand Yadav. This legal challenge eventually led to the Supreme Court's current decision to revoke the bail.
Political Downfall and JD(U) Crackdown
The legal setback coincides with a dramatic collapse in Singh's relationship with the ruling Janata Dal (United). The party has recently expelled both Anant Singh and his wife, Neelam Devi, for six years, citing "anti-party activities."
Rebellion and Expulsion
Singh's exit from the party followed an open revolt. Instead of supporting the official JD(U) nominee, Neeraj Kumar, in the Patna Graduates' constituency Legislative Council elections, Singh actively campaigned for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh. He reportedly used insulting language against the party's top leadership and deployed his own cadre to work against the party's interests.
Stripping of Privileges
The political crackdown extended to his family. The state government stripped Neelam Devi of her position on the State-Level Programme Implementation Committee, effectively revoking her Minister of State rank. Furthermore, she lost her entitlement to an official residence. On October 26, 2026, the Bihar government's Building Construction Department issued an eviction notice for her official bungalow at 1, Mall Road in Patna.
The JD(U) is not stopping there. Under the direction of state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the party has petitioned Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar to disqualify Anant Singh from the Assembly entirely under the Anti-Defection Law.